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20 Vatu – Vanuatu

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: James Cook 1728 - 1779

Vanuatu

Context

Year: 1994

Issuer: Vanuatu

Period:

Republic

(since 1980)

Currency:

Vatu

(since 1982)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 10.00 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #19

Numista: #326427

Value

Exchange value: 20 VUV

Bullion value: $28.83

Obverse

Description:

Vanuatu's arms depict a Melanesian warrior before a curved boar's tooth, a scroll reading "LONG GOD YUMI STANAP," and the date.

Inscription:

RIPABLIK 1994 BLONG

LONG GOD YUMI STANAP

VANUATU

Translation:

In God We Stand
Vanuatu

Script: Latin

Language: Bislama

Reverse

Description:

Captain Cook points to a map on his lap. The coin depicts island mountains with an erupting volcano, a traditional sailing canoe, and cliffs above his ship, the Endeavour.

Inscription:

1728 - 1779 JAMES COOK

20 VATU

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1994	—	20,000

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